Tech Up Thursday

5 Reason Why You Should Not Play Quiz Online Anymore!

Published by Justin Chew | 29, Mar 2018

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Facebook quizzes and personality test might not be as innocent as they appear. The Cambridge Analytica acquisition of millions of Facebook users' data reveals that online personality quizzes can be used as a tool for malice intent.

Imagine if all the data you give for the quiz, every photo you loved, every opinion you agreed with, every famous person's quote you didn't like, could be bought, sold, and even stolen. If someone got their hands on that information, they'd know a lot about you. And they'd know a lot about your friends, too.

Perhaps it’s time to start being mindful of proper internet security, as well as proper protocol when it comes it dealing with personal data online.

While it's far from being a comprehensive solution, knowing how to avoid the risks of these super popular tests can help you and your kids tighten up your online privacy. Here are five ways to make your family's use of social media a little safer.

1. Be Careful With Quizzes

To be super safe, it’s best to say no to online personality tests or any seemingly innocent game that asks questions. All those clicks and taps give the company information on you.

While not all online tests misuse your data, you usually have to go into the quiz's terms of service to find out which information they collect and how they use it.

2. Be Aware Of The Information You're Sharing

When you click on a quiz or any other plug-in or applet in your feed, you should see which information it's requesting from your profile, including who your friends are.

Some apps let you edit this information on the spot. But even if you opt out of sharing certain information, you may still be giving up more than you intend.

3. Use Privacy Settings And Review Them Frequently

All social media offers privacy settings. The companies usually keep them off by default, so you have to go in and enable the ones you want.

This is a good time to sit down with your kids and go over their privacy settings. Also, check your app settings on Facebook to see what you've agreed to share with each app.

4. Use Two-Factor Authentication

Most social media offers two-factor authentication, which allows you to authorize only certain devices to access an account. It increases your security because it prevents people from logging into your account even if they have your password.

5. Delete Old Accounts And Update Passwords

Hackers can get to you by going through your defunct social media profiles. To find old accounts, Google your name; you might be surprised at what you find. And if you can find it, anyone else can, too. Also, update your passwords.

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